Childhood obesity Great Neck Long Island NY: Dana Lilienthal, R.D.

Childhood Obesity Great Neck Long Island NY

As a parent you want to raise a kid who is healthy and active, and able to make good food choices.Being able to maintain a healthy weight and get proper nutrition is critical to children growing up well. Unfortunately, the ready availability of unhealthy foods can make it challenging. Dana Lilienthal is a Registered Dietitian and former elementary school teacher who offers support for those who are burdened with childhood obesity.

In the US today one out of every three children is either overweight or obese. Children become obese for a variety of reasons. The most common are genetic factors, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating, or a combination of these factors. Obesity increases the risk for serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol – all once were considered exclusively adult diseases.

Children who are obese need the support of their family to help them with their weight loss. As a Registered Dietitian, Dana Lillienthal can work with your child to teach them about healthy eating and making nutritious food choices. She will support them to start making lifestyle changes such as encouraging exercise.  She will also work with your family to help make diet and lifestyle changes that everyone can live with. Working with you, she will help your child lose weight, reduce the risk of obesity related disease, and enjoy their new healthy life.

Program Options:
In Person Individual Sessions
3 or 6 Month Nutritional Programs
Email Sessions
Kitchen Home Visits
Health Food Store Tours
In Home Cooking Classes/Personal Cooking Service

If you are looking for support in dealing with childhood obesity, call Dana Lilienthal, RD today. Dana Lilienthal helps families throughout the Great Neck, Long Island area.